Hey, Jen-
I'm so glad you came to our forum to talk. I have been many things-in terms of addiction-but I was always looking to numb myself. I never cut myself, but oh, shit, did I abuse my body...I mean, I did do meth, crack, crank, and on and on and on, but my love was always Benzodiazapenes, you know, Valium, Klonopin, anything like that under the sun. I've heard that cutters want to feel more than anything. I never wanted to feel anything, jen, and alcohol almost put me in my grave in 2008. I was in the hospital with acute pancreatitis for 4 days and haven't had a drink since. I simply can not.
God, you know, Kimberly has been through war. Hell. And she is an awesome person to know, so I'm pleased that she found your post and has things to share with you.
And others on this forum are incredibly supportive, so do as you said, gal, and come back manana!